Hockey Alberta
Ryan Shimizu is currently an instructor at Vimy Ridge Academy School since September 2022. Prior to this, Ryan has been working as an Ice Hockey Official at Hockey Alberta since September 2013 and as a Roller Hockey Official at Edmonton Inline from June 2013 to July 2023. Additionally, Ryan also worked as a landscaper in a tree crew from June 2019 to August 2021. Ryan completed a Bachelor of Commerce in Management Information Systems at the Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta in April 2023.
Hockey Alberta
Our Vision: Hockey for life. Our Mission: To create positive opportunities and experiences FOR ALL PLAYERS through innovative leadership and exceptional service. Our Stakeholders: Administrators, Alberta Sport Connection, Club Teams, Coaches, Corporate Partners, Hockey Canada, Leagues, Local Minor Hockey Associations, Managers, Parents, Referees, Trainers. Hockey Alberta is the third largest provincial branch of Hockey Canada, and is the acting governing body for amateur hockey in the province of Alberta ranging from the levels of minor hockey to senior hockey including the Alberta Junior Hockey League. Hockey Alberta has approximately 450 member organizations representing more than 90,000 participants. All players are coached, officiated and developed through certification courses, programs, education and training provided through Hockey Alberta.. Hockey Alberta is a volunteer driven organization with more than 500 volunteers involved in different roles from the Board of Directors to committees, councils and program areas. Hockey Alberta's main office is located in Red Deer, at Red Deer College. In addition, Hockey Alberta operates five Regional Centre offices, with locations in Calgary, Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge and Lloydminster.